2005 BMW 330 vs. 2005 Maybach 62
To start off, both 2005 BMW 330 and 2005 Maybach 62 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Maybach 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Maybach 62 (544 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 319 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (225 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Maybach 62 weights approximately 1225 kg more than 2005 BMW 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Maybach 62 (900 Nm) has 610 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (290 Nm). This means 2005 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 2005 Maybach 62 | |
| Make | BMW | Maybach |
| Model | 330 | 62 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 544 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 900 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 6170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 15.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 110 L |
